Sermons on Snatch:

Building A Community Of Unity Series

Contributed by Rick Duncan on Nov 19, 2004

This is a message encouraging believers to follow the wisdom found in the following: In essential things, unity. In non-essential things, liberty. In all things, charity.

Remember Pat Tillman? He’s the football player who turned down a three-year, $3.6 million contract with the Arizona Cardinals to enlist in the Army in May 2002 in the wake of the 9/11 tragedy. Tillman was killed in a firefight in Afghanistan. Sports pages all across America told his heroic story. ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-22, John 17:23-26

Denomination: Baptist

Can I Prevent Suffering? Series

Contributed by Raymond Maurer on Jun 28, 2004

We all ask a lot of questions regarding suffering. Can I prevent suffering is the most common question. Outline: (1) Can I prevent suffering? No, even the righteous suffer. (2) Who causes suffering? Satan, but he’s on a leash held by God. (3) How

Title: Can I Prevent Suffering? Text: Job 1.1-22 Series: Job: The Mystery of Suffering Raymond Maurer New Life Christian Church, Wixom, MI www.NewLifeWithGod.com E-mail me if you would like the Power Point Slides (Ray@NewLifeWithGod.com). In 1741 an elderly stooped-over man wandered through the ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"The Unshakeable Kingdom"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jul 9, 2004

We have received and been brought into a Kingdom that cannot be shaken. It is in us, and we in it. What security!

“Therefore, since we receive a kingdom which cannot be shaken, let us show gratitude, by which we may offer to God an acceptable service with reverence and awe; for our God is a consuming fire.” Chapter 19 of Exodus begins with the statement that the children of Israel were now in their third ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:28-29

Denomination: Orthodox

Once More Through The Wringer

Contributed by James May on Oct 22, 2003

We can either trust in the Lord to give us the clean, fresh robes of righteousness, or we can put our selves through the wringer, in attempt to create our own self-righteousness and still be clothed in filthy rags.

ONCE MORE THROUGH THE WRINGER I can still remember a little the old wringer type washing machine that my mother used to have when I was a child. I know, most of you would wonder how anyone could remember that far back. Wasn’t that before the days of radio? No, it wasn’t that far back, but it ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 3:1-7, Revelation 12:10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Right Kind Of Dirt

Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 21, 2000

What about all the people who at one time professed faith in Jesus Christ but who now seem to have little interest in the things of the Lord?

I've made my choice," wrote the basketball star. "I love Jesus Christ and I try to serve Him to the best of my ability. How about you?" No, those are not the words of David Robinson, A. C. Green or any other Christian currently playing in the NBA. That testimony is from a tract written thirty years ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Listening?

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on May 4, 2002

In the parable of the sower Jesus speaks of four kinds of listeners.

ARE YOU LISTENING? Matthew 13:18-23 INTRO.- ILL.- An excited little boy was telling his daddy about something that had happened to him that day. His daddy said, "Slow up, honey, you are talking too fast!" His boy shot back at him, "Oh, no, Daddy, I’m not talking too fast. You’re just listening ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:18-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It's Time To Straighten Up! (And Fly Right!) Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 27, 2008

So often Scripture can seem to be conflicting in its message but when we view the full counsel of the Word we can see that God’s Word does not conflict, but compliments itself.

Sermon Brief Date Written: July 27, 2008 Date Preached: July 27, 2008 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: A Journey thru Hebrews Sermon Title: It’s Time to Straighten Up! (and fly right!) Sermon Text: Hebrews 6:4-8 (NIV) 4 It is impossible for those who have once ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:4-8

Denomination: Baptist

All We Need Is Love. Oh, Really?

Contributed by Ovidiu Radulescu on Jul 29, 2008

Did you ever heard or thought that doctrines are not so important? All we need is Jesus… We don’t need that extra stuff. As Christians, how many doctrines we got so far? Muslims got 5. 1.Allah Akbar – Allah is one. 2.Mohamed is his prophet

Did you ever heard or thought that doctrines are not so important? All we need is Jesus… We don’t need that extra stuff. As Christians, how many doctrines we got so far? Muslims got 5. 1. Allah Akbar – Allah is one. 2. Mohamed is his prophet. 3. Give to the poor. 4. Fast at the end of Ramadan. ...read more

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

In The Name Of God!

Contributed by Eric Bain on Oct 27, 2007

This sermon helps the listner grasp the greater significance of the 3rd Commandment in our lives today.

In the Name of God Exodus 20:7 © 2007 Eric Bain NOTE: This sermon is available in audio format at www.sanctuary-church.com HOOK – Using my dad’s Gas Card • A piece of plastic… with my father’s name on it. • He gave it to me to use in case of an emergency • Which was good cause I had an ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Created In God's Image Or Offspring Of Apes Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Nov 29, 2006

Why It Matters: Created in God’s Image or Offspring of Apes

Why It Matters - Created in God’s Image or Offspring of Apes? Sermon by: Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - Nov. 26, 2006 John 1:1-4 *A 2005 poll by Newsweek and Beliefnet asked Americans this question: Do you believe that God created the universe? 80% of those responding said the universe ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Encourage Yourself

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Apr 22, 2010

Discouragement is a terrible disease and a very powerful weapon in the hand of the enemy of our soul. Consider this illustration. Something went bad for a lady and she became so sad that she cried herself to sleep. As she slept, she saw a vision where she

1 Samuel 30: 1-8 says, “And it came to pass, when David and his men were come to Ziklag on the third day, that the Amalekites had invaded the south, and Ziklag, and smitten Ziklag, and burned it with fire. And had taken the women captives, that were therein: they slew not any, either great or ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Judgement Seat Of Jacob

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Sep 7, 2006

This is about the judgement seat of Christ and how we will be judged in that day.

Genesis 49:1-4 KJV And Jacob called unto his sons, and said, Gather yourselves together, that I may tell you that which shall befall you in the last days. [2] Gather yourselves together, and hear, ye sons of Jacob; and hearken unto Israel your father. [3] Reuben, thou art my firstborn, my ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 49:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Love Is Not Easily Angered Series

Contributed by David Owens on Dec 8, 2013

We learn that anger is an important emotion, and is a signal that something needs to be addressed. We also learn some strategies to help have a love that is not easily angered.

Introduction: A. The story is told of an elderly woman who was preparing to pull her expensive Cadillac into a parking space when a teenager cut her off and quickly stole her parking space. 1. The young man jumped out of his car and shouted, “Oh, to be young and fast!” 2. The elderly ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:26-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Misunderstood God: The Distant God Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Apr 25, 2013

God’s protection, trust and hope are based upon His unfailing love not on your unfailing works.

THE MISUNDERSTOOD GOD: THE DISTANT GOD** 1 CORINTHIANS 13:7 Big Idea: God’s protection, trust and hope are based upon His unfailing love not on your unfailing works. Supporting Scripture: Romans 8:28-39; John 13:31-35, 14:23-24; 15:9-10 INTRO “Truck Speak” In a humorous 2011 Chevrolet ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-7

Denomination: Nazarene

Is There An Expiration Date On Eternal Life?

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jul 7, 2014

Christians have two experiences that lie ahead for them. The first is physical death/the end of this earthly road; the second is the life hereafter (Eternity beyond this life & world.)

Is There an Expiration Date on Eternal Life? (Doctrinal Sermon on Perseverance of the Saints) March 2, 2014 Chester’s FBC, Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A Christians have two experiences that lie ahead for them. 1 The first is physical death/the end of this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:2-5

Denomination: Baptist